CHHS Awards

CHHS Awards Recipients

Review Process For All Awards

The Faculty/Staff Awards Committee (made up of all prior year’s faculty/staff  award winners)  will review all nominations and present the Dean with recommendations. The final selection of each award winner is the responsibility of the Dean.

1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, December 1st by 11:59pm

Nomination Form

Dean's Choice Award

• Dean's Choice Award

  • The Dean's Choice Award is intended for an individual who has made great contributions in health, wellness and human sciences-related fields that extend beyond their profession or degree. This award may also recognize those whose work aligns with and significantly supports the Dean's current priorities for realizing the mission of CHHS.

    The nominees can be faculty, lecturer, staff and also emeritus faculty.

    Nomination Form

RSCA Awards

• Senior Scholarly Excellence Award

  • The Senior Scholarly Excellence Award is intended for Health and Human Sciences faculty with rank of professor and five or more years of experience in the College, whose scholarly work has positively impacted their discipline during that person’s career. Scholarship is interpreted broadly and includes activities such as original and theoretical research, creative works, model development, research synthesis, policy research, and other forms of scholarly endeavor.

    To be considered for this award, the faculty member must demonstrate a substantial record of publication in high quality scholarly journals, successful contract or grant activity, and/or demonstration of recognition as a scholar at the national or international levels. The nomination could include assessments of this impact from some knowledgeable person external to the unit.

    For this award, the nomination might include reviews of the person’s published materials, support from recognized scholars in the person’s field of expertise, Institute of Scientific Information indicators (impact factor, immediacy index, and cited half-life), indications of national and international recognition of the nominee’s scholarly work, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality of research contributions.

    In light of CHHS’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the nomination should also indicate how the scholarship is contributing to the amelioration of human inequities and social justice efforts.

• Tenure-Track Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award

  • The Tenure-Track Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award recognizes a tenure-track faculty member (not yet tenured) for outstanding contributions in activities such as original and theoretical research, creative works, model development, research synthesis, policy research, and other forms of scholarly endeavor during their period of appointment at San Jose State University.

    To be considered for this award, the faculty member must demonstrate a record of publication in high quality scholarly journals, successful contract or grant activity, and/or demonstration of emerging recognition as a scholar at the national or international levels through selection to present papers at significant conferences of relevant professional organizations. The nomination could include assessments of this impact from some knowledgeable person external to the unit.

    For this award, the nomination might include reviews of the person’s published materials, support from recognized scholars in the person’s field of expertise, Institute of Scientific Information indicators (impact factor, immediacy index, and cited half-life), indications of emerging national and international recognition of the nominee’s scholarly work, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality of research contributions.

    In light of CHHS’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the nomination should also indicate how the scholarship is contributing to the amelioration of human inequities and social justice efforts. Individuals should not be nominated in the year they are going up for tenure.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form
    

Instruction Awards

• Outstanding Teacher Award

  • The Outstanding Teacher Award honors an excellent teacher who exhibits superior and sustained performance in teaching that impacts student learning. Faculty with five or more years of experience in the College, with undergraduate, graduate, and/or off-campus teaching, are eligible for this award.

    The criteria for selection for this award are evidence of the successful use of creative instructional approaches, creating a culture of support for diversity, equity and inclusion, innovative use of technology in the classroom, and/or creation of service-learning opportunities, a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and positive student feedback regarding the quality and effectiveness of the faculty member’s teaching.

    The nomination statement might include teaching evaluation data obtained from annual faculty reviews, evaluation by peers based on classroom visits, or citation of other teaching awards or external recognition. The nomination statement should include a summary of student course evaluations and any other materials relative to teaching. (Please do not include multiple pages of printed evaluations and student comments.)

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

  • The Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a tenure-track faculty member (not yet tenured) for outstanding contributions in teaching during their period of appointment at San Jose State University. The intent of the award is to recognize a newer member of the faculty who demonstrates excellence in teaching.

    The criteria for selection for this award are evidence of the successful use of creative instructional approaches, creating a culture of support for diversity, equity and inclusion, innovative use of technology in the classroom, and/or creation of service-learning opportunities, as well as positive student feedback regarding the effectiveness of the faculty member’s teaching.

    The nomination statement might include teaching evaluation data obtained from annual faculty reviews, evaluation by peers based on classroom visits, or citation of other teaching awards or external recognition.

    The nomination statement should include a summary of student course evaluations and any other materials relative to teaching. Individuals should not be nominated in the year they are going up for tenure.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Lecturer Faculty Early Career Teaching Award

  • The Lecturer Faculty Early Career Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for outstanding contributions in teaching since the appointment to San Jose State University. The intent of the award is to recognize a newer member of the faculty who demonstrates excellence in teaching.

    The criteria for selection for this award are evidence of the successful use of creative instructional approaches, creating a culture of support for diversity, equity and inclusion, innovative use of technology in the classroom, and/or creation of service-learning opportunities, as well as positive student and peer-evaluation feedback regarding the effectiveness of the faculty member’s teaching.

    The nomination statement might include teaching evaluation data obtained from annual faculty reviews, evaluation by peers based on classroom visits, or citation of other teaching awards or external recognition. The nomination statement should include a summary of student course evaluations and any other materials relative to teaching.
    

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form

Advising Award

• Outstanding Adviser Award

  • The Outstanding Adviser Award recognizes a faculty member or staff member with five or more years’ experience in the College, who excels in undergraduate or graduate student advising and mentoring, demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and excellent support based on the quality of student advising evaluations.

    Advising is defined as the process of facilitating student academic and/or professional development. The advising award nomination statement and/or letters should contain student advising evaluation data, comments from current and former advisees regarding the adviser’s effectiveness, and any other materials relative to advising.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form

Service Awards

• Superior Faculty Service Award

  • The Superior Faculty Service Award is given to a faculty member, with five or more years of experience in the College, who has made significant service contributions to the College, University, professional, or other off-campus organizations.

    The nomination statement should document the person’s contributions in advancing the work of his or her department, the College of Health and Human Sciences, San Jose State University, and/or the person’s profession. The nomination statement might include identification of awards received and/or testimony from colleagues or alumni in the service activities being recognized, or from those benefiting from the service provided.

    In light of CHHS’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the nomination should also indicate how the service is contributing to the amelioration of human inequities and social justice efforts.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Superior Staff Service Award

  • The Superior Staff Service Award is given to a staff member, with five or more years of experience in the College, who demonstrates outstanding achievement in performing their responsibilities, including efforts to create a climate of support for all in the unit.

    The nomination statement should document evidence of excellence in: productivity, efficiency, initiative, creativity, innovation, leadership, effective communication, service (College, University, or community), and/or mentoring ability. The nomination should include testimony from co-workers, supervisors, or students.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form

Engagement Award

• Outstanding Engagement Award

  • The Outstanding Engagement Award is given to a faculty member or program team, with five or more years of experience in the College, who exemplifies the mission of developing and promoting partnerships, particularly in service to high-needs communities, and collaborations between campus and external partners for the benefit of the community, state, nation, and/or world.

    The nomination statement should document the person’s (program team’s) contributions in advancing the human sciences through outreach efforts and/or partnerships. This might include impact evaluation data, testimony from program recipients, community partners, coworkers or alumni, and any other supportive evidence regarding the quality and impact of the engagement/outreach efforts.

    In light of CHHS’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the nomination should also indicate how the scholarship is contributing to the amelioration of human inequities and social justice efforts.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    For each nomination, please upload the following materials electronically.  Please do not submit additional materials!

    Nomination Form

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

• Leadership for Enhancing Equity and Diversity Award

  • The Leadership for Enhancing Equity and Diversity Award is given to a faculty or staff member, with five or more years of experience in the College, who demonstrates outstanding achievement in a) Advancing diversity awareness, knowledge and/or resources within the CHHS community, b) Promoting CHHS policies and practices that invite and reinforce inclusiveness, c) Serving as an advocate for the interests of under-represented populations, d) Championing recruitment and retention efforts aimed at improving diversity representation, e) Developing or leading diversity programming and other diversity and intercultural engagement efforts.  This award will recognize EED activities related to research, creativity,  instructional endeavors and/or service.  

    The nomination statement should document evidence of excellence and leadership in: initiative, creativity, innovation, leadership that is reflected in collaborative partnerships, service, and/or courage and perseverance. The nomination should include testimony from co-workers, supervisors, community partners,  or students.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form

Student Award

• Outstanding Senior Award

  • The Outstanding Senior Award recognizes a CHHS graduating senior for outstanding performance including academic achievement, leadership, research, service, and/or creative endeavors. Students must be an undergraduate student graduating in the academic year the award is bestowed (must have intent to graduate for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, or Summer 2023).

    Nominees must have a grade point average of 3.2 or better and have completed at least three semesters in CHHS. Must have extensive involvement in leadership activities, student activities and/or organizations, community service activities, and serve as a positive role model for others.  

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Outstanding Graduate Student Award

  • The Outstanding Graduate Student Award recognizes a CHHS graduate student for outstanding performance in research, outreach/engagement, and/or creative endeavors. Nominees must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program and have completed at least two semesters in CHHS and be in good standing in their program. Nominations must emphasize the student’s unique role in the particular research/creative work or program, how the work fits in with the student’s career goals and trajectory, and impact of the work.

    Prior recipients of awards are not eligible to win the same award again, but ARE eligible to receive a different award.

• Nomination Process
  • 1. Nominations may come through each department head/school director. Each unit will determine its own method of identifying whom, if anyone, among the nominees will have his or her credentials forwarded to the College.
    2. In addition, the Dean’s Office will accept “at-large” nominations from any member of the College faculty or staff who wishes to nominate a student, colleague, or department head/school director for a College award.

    Nomination Form

Friends/Supports of CHHS

• Friends of the College

  • FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

    This award may be given to several people.  Awardees can include someone 1) at SJSU, outside of CHHS, who has gone over and above to support important College initiatives, 2) someone outside of the university who has a history of continuous, significant actively engaging, supporting and collaborating with CHHS and/or one of its Schools/Departments.  This can be done through demonstrated commitment to academic success, service, student learning, RSCA, or other aspects.

    The nominations will come from C&Ds. 

    Nomination Form

Alumni Awards

• Distinguished Alumni Award

  • This award honors outstanding alumni from the College who, through their distinguished careers and/or service to the university, state, nation, or world, have brought honor to San Jose State University and to themselves. One or more honorees may be selected each year among alumni from any department/school within the College.
    

    Ideal candidate must have:

    1. Obtained a degree from one of the departments/schools in the College of Health and Human Sciences;
    2. Have a record of distinction and accomplishment in his/her field;
    3. Have demonstrated service to the university, state, nation, or world;
    4. Have demonstrated achievements that have brought honor to SJSU, CHHS, and to himself/herself.

    Nomination Form

• Emerging Leader Alumni Award

  • This award recognizes recent graduates of the College for accomplishments made in the areas of career, service, and/or volunteer efforts that have brought honor to the individual and to the College/University. One or more honorees may be selected among alumni from department/school within the College. Emerging Leader Award honorees must have graduated from San Jose State University within the last 10 years.
    

    1. Obtained a degree from one of the schools/departments in CHHS within the last ten years of the nomination deadline
    2. Demonstrated contributions that have brought honor to the individual and to SJSU in the area(s) of career, service, and/or volunteer efforts.

    Nomination Form

Past Recipients:

• CEED Awards and Service Awards